Crispy, Cheesy, Spicy Buffalo Chicken on Buttery French Bread
Take everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings and cheesy pizza, and put it on crispy, golden, garlic-buttered French bread—now you’ve got Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza, the ultimate game-day, party, or comfort food snack.
The crusty-yet-soft French bread is toasted with garlic butter, then loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. It’s crispy, cheesy, spicy, and totally addictive.
Think of it as a cross between Buffalo chicken dip, garlic bread, and pizza—AKA, the best thing ever.
Why This Recipe Works
✔ Crispy French Bread Base = Perfect Crunch – The bread gets lightly toasted before adding toppings so it stays crispy outside, soft inside.
✔ Buffalo Chicken = Bold & Spicy – The shredded chicken is soaked in tangy Buffalo sauce, making every bite flavorful.
✔ Melty Cheese Overload – The mix of mozzarella + cheddar + optional blue cheese crumbles gives the pizza stretchy, gooey, cheesy goodness.
✔ No Pizza Dough Needed! – Fast & easy—ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings & Timing Summary
- Servings: 4-6 (makes 8 slices)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended!)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (adds creaminess!)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (adds depth!)
For the French Bread Base:
- 1 large French bread loaf, cut in half lengthwise
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional, for extra tang!)
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or fresh parsley
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery (optional, for crunch!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Buffalo Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir until fully coated and juicy.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want the chicken extra saucy, add another tablespoon of Buffalo sauce!
Step 2: Toast the French Bread Base
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the cut sides of the French bread with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly crispy.
💡 Why This Step? Pre-toasting prevents soggy bread and makes the pizza perfectly crispy!
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese crumbles on top.
💡 Want extra melty cheese? Add another layer after baking!
Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Melty
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely!
Step 5: Finish with Toppings & Serve!
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sliced celery.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately!
🔥 Now grab a slice and enjoy that crispy, cheesy, spicy, buttery goodness! 🔥
Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Extra Crispy Cheese: Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar on the crust edges before baking.
✔ Want More Heat? Add extra hot sauce or thinly sliced jalapeños on top.
✔ Make It a BBQ Chicken Pizza! Swap Buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce + caramelized onions.
✔ Prefer a Low-Carb Version? Use keto-friendly bread or low-carb tortillas instead.
Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Slice, 8 Total)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: ~20g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Sugars: ~2g
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Sodium: ~700mg
Cheesy, crispy, and packed with protein—totally worth every bite!
Final Thoughts: The Easiest, Most Addictive Pizza Ever!
🔥 Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza is crispy, cheesy, spicy, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for game nights, parties, or just a fun twist on pizza night!
Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir until fully coated and juicy.
- 💡 Pro Tip: If you want the chicken extra saucy, add another tablespoon of Buffalo sauce!
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the cut sides of the French bread with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly crispy.
- 💡 Why This Step? Pre-toasting prevents soggy bread and makes the pizza perfectly crispy!
- Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese crumbles on top.
- 💡 Want extra melty cheese? Add another layer after baking!
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely!
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sliced celery.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately!
- Now grab a slice and enjoy that crispy, cheesy, spicy, buttery goodness!
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